First Financial Credit Union

FFCU’s Mobile APP & Contest Off to a Fantastic Start!

jkulkoski — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:16:57 +0000

We are extremely happy with how many of our members are already enjoying our mobile app and are participating in our contest to win $100 each week of February! Check out all the details in the Press Release.

Download Our New App for a chance to win $100!

jkulkoski — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:00:55 +0000

We are extremely excited to announce that our app is now available for download in the App Store and Android Marketplace! Not only can you stay connected to your accounts while you’re on the go, you can now get the full branch experience within arms reach when you use the additional features and tools located within the app.

What you’ll find:

ATM locator
Branch locator, hours and quick dial
Savings and Loan Rates
Upcoming CU Events, News and Promotions
Messages and links to our Facebook Page and Tweets
And More!

Plus, when you tweet @firstfcu or post a comment on our facebook page about how you used the app or what you think about it, we’ll enter you in a drawing to win $100!

We’re picking a new winner each Wednesday of February, starting on the 8th, based on the previous week’s entries. Each time you create a new tweet or post you get another entry so hurry – the last day to enter is February 28th!

No puchase necessary. Four Prize Winners will be selected – one each on February 8, 15, 22, and 29 – by a random drawing from all qualified Twitter or Facebook messages received from First Financial Credit Union members during the previous week. Eligible members can enter the contest by posting a message on either social media websites (new content posts only; copy/pasted posts do not qualify). Visit or call First Financial Credit Union for complete details. Void where prohibited by law. Terms and Conditions may apply.

Mobile App

jkulkoski — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:17 +0000

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jkulkoski — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:01:26 +0000

Important Update to VISA Credit Card Accounts

jkulkoski — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:45:42 +0000

Important changes are coming to FFCU VISA Credit Card Accounts that will make accessing VISA accounts and making payments even easier.

At the end of the business day on Thursday, January 5th:

Online account access with the ez card info website will be inactive. You will be able to start accessing your account information using our online banking system, It’s Me 247, on Monday, January 9th.
All mailed payments should now be sent directly to our Main Branch: 5550 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077

Important things to note:

You should update any established Online Bill Payments to send FFCU Credit Card payments to our Main Branch.
The new access to your account through It’s Me 247 will allow you to view all of your accounts in one place as well as set up transfers to and from your VISA account.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 847-676-8000 or info@firstfcu.org.

E-mail Contest

jkulkoski — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:57:32 +0000

Avoid the Top 3 Mistakes this Car Buying Season

jkulkoski — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:26:37 +0000

Mid-winter is a great time to buy a new (or new-to-you) car, truck, van or SUV. You can test drive in more challenging conditions and auto dealerships are eager to post sales during months when the average consumer stays snug at home. To get the very best deal, however, steer clear of these easy blunders.

Mistake #1 – Waiting until the New Year

“Between Christmas and New Year’s is absolutely a dead, dead time at the dealerships,” says Lauren Fix, automotive author. Salespeople will make more aggressive cuts during this week than any other time of the year. It’s worth your while to car-shop when everyone else is returning unwanted sweaters!

Mistake #2 – Buying last year’s model
While experts usually advise that you can get a better price on the still-new models from the previous year, the savings may not be worth it by the very end of the year. Why? The number one cost that new car owners face is depreciation, and the 2011 model already has a year’s worth of depreciation. If you buy a new car every two to three years, consider this year’s model instead.

Mistake #3 – Financing at the Dealer
It’s sleeting, and the last thing you want to do is make another stop on your car-buying journey. Don’t! But don’t let the dealer talk you into high-interest financing either. Call our friendly Loan Officers and let us help you complete a quick application or use our “Apply for a Loan” link on the left. Credit union financing is consistently the lowest cost option. Better yet, use our Auto Resource Center BEFORE you go shopping. You’ll find discount pricing options, research tools, and an easy way to get your loan pre-approved.

FFCU is Getting a Windy Spring 2012!

jkulkoski — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:00:25 +0000

FFCU will once again have a Chicago presence starting in the Spring of 2012! We are currently building our new main branch at 2942 W. Peterson Ave, just two blocks East of Lincoln Ave. You can see all the updates including a summary of our Groundbreaking Ceremony held in September, photos of the current construction, and building plans for the new branch by clicking the “New Main Branch” tab on the left.

Box up the Holiday Bargains with FFCU

jkulkoski — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:56:05 +0000

Have you discovered all the ways FFCU can help you grow your holiday budget this year? Here are just a few ways you can keep some extra jingle in your pocket and give more holiday magic to you and your family:

The FFCU Holiday Loan: Get $1,200 for 12 months at a rate as low as 8.99%
Skip-a-pay: skip your December loan payment, not your holiday fun!
Give the perfect gift with VISA gift cards: always the right color and size, our Holiday themed gift cards range from $10-$500 and are only $3 to activate

Thanks to all Kirby Coloring Contest Participants!

jkulkoski — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:47:18 +0000

Thank you to the 17 kids who entered our 2nd Annual Kirby Coloring Contest! All of the drawings we got back stunned our staff with their creativity and were extremely hard to judge. While we thought every picture was prize-worthy, the official winners get $25 gift cards and the runners-up will receive 2 movie tickets:

Winner of the 8-13 year old group: Julia B. Runner up: Julian R.
Winner of the 7 and under group: Esha P. Runner up: Angelina C.